Why does my belly button produce a foul-smelling discharge?
Generally, the foul-smelling discharge from the navel is caused by omphalitis, which is an inflammation of the navel. People who are obese, have a small and deep navel are more likely to suffer from omphalitis. After the onset of omphalitis, the dirt in the navel should be cleaned up promptly, and care should be taken to avoid letting water flow into the navel when bathing. If omphalitis recurs, medical attention should be sought promptly, and systemic antibiotic treatment may be required.
The foul-smelling discharge from the navel is a manifestation of omphalitis, which is an inflammation of the navel. It is more common in relatively obese patients or patients with a small opening and deep navel. As the navel of these patients is deep, it is constantly in a damp and warm environment, and the dirt entering the navel is difficult to discharge, which is very conducive to the growth of bacteria.
In the early stages of omphalitis, the dirt and bacteria in the navel can be removed with alcohol, and care should be taken to protect the navel and prevent water from entering when bathing. This is also very important for reducing infection. If there is obvious redness and swelling in the navel, antibiotics should be applied locally or systemically to accelerate the control of infection. As long as the opening of the navel is relatively spacious, omphalitis can be well controlled in most cases. If omphalitis recurs, it is recommended to seek standard treatment from a doctor in the hospital.
